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Jesse Tomas
Jesse Tomas is a reporter from Toronto who joined iNFOnews.ca in 2023. He graduated with a Bachelor in Journalism from Carleton University in 2022.
Officials close portion of West Kelowna nut farm due to aggressive deer with fawns
Officials have closed the orchard portion of the Gellatly Nut Farm in West Kelowna because…
Shooting at Kamloops motel leaves one dead
One man is dead after a shooting at a motel in Kamloops overnight and RCMP…
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops man located
UPDATE: May 31, 2024 RCMP say a missing 50-year-old Kamloops man has been located, and…
Armstrong parents say school district staff cuts will impact most vulnerable students
Armstrong parents of vulnerable students are speaking out against proposed budget cuts for services they…
TRENDING NOW: Ape gets ready for a date
This monkey appears to be getting ready for a date. The masterfully precise combing technique…
Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith’s 60th birthday tour coming to Okanagan
Another big name is coming to Lake Country this fall, Ron Sexsmith. On the heels…
Hope RCMP reaching out for tips in suspicious death
A man was found dead in Hope and police have determined the death is suspicious…
BC Highway Patrol crackdown catches drivers hitting ridiculously excessive speeds
Members of the RCMP's highway patrol in BC caught drivers going more than double the…
Kamloops RCMP search for suspect in assault and theft
Kamloops RCMP are trying to track down a woman who is a suspect in an…
iN PHOTOS: Avid Vernon hiker captures spectacular scenes in Kamloops, Okanagan
A Vernon photographer shared his favourite spots around Kamloops, Okanagan. Ryan Van Veen is an…
Kelowna brewery wins best gluten-free beer for third time
A Kelowna brewery took home awards for the best gluten-free beer in Canada. Grey Fox…
TRENDING NOW: Excited donkey breaks new ball
Donkey got way too excited when its owner bought a new ball. It's unconfirmed but…
Fruit growers rally in Osoyoos after couple tough years
Fruit growers are rallying in Osoyoos Tuesday to raise awareness about the financial pressure on…
Kamloops, Penticton to host for 50th anniversary of BC Games
Kamloops and Penticton have been chosen as the host cities for the next two BC…
Tk’emlúps man charged with assault and trafficking a person
A Tk’emlúps man has been charged with several offences involving a weapon after an assault…
Kamloops RCMP search for man allegedly chasing children
Police are searching for a man in Kamloops who has been chasing children through a…
Kelowna’s Rock the Lake schedule, lineup announced, new band added to mix
The highly-anticipated Kelowna music festival Rock the Lake has announced the schedule for the three…
Who is Buffalo Woman? Serial killer trial hears of police efforts to identify victim
WINNIPEG – In mid-March 2022, a young Indigenous woman stood outside Winnipeg's Salvation Army and…
TRENDING NOW: Something is wrong with this Nintendo controller
Something is not quite right with this Nintendo controller, it seems to have a few…
New independent pet hospital opens in Kelowna
A new pet hospital has opened up in Kelowna’s South Pandosy neighbourhood. Southside Pet Hospital…
Evacuation orders in and around Fort Nelson, B.C., lift Monday morning: mayor
FORT NELSON, B.C. – Residents of Fort Nelson, B.C. and the Fort Nelson First Nation…
iN PHOTOS: ‘Weenie Waggle’ dog race and more at pet expo in Kelowna
Hundreds of people and their pets showed up for dog races, vendors, and family fun…
Police say two people killed in plane crash near Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH, B.C. – Mounties say two people have died following a plane crash near Squamish,…
UN experts warn Canada lacks proper oversight, safeguards for people behind bars
OTTAWA – A panel of United Nations experts say Canada is failing to ensure equitable…